A nonprofit services organization in New York City is actively seeking an experienced professional to join its staff as the new Interim VP of Talent Acquisition.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: at least 2 months (could be 3 or longer depending on leave)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Hybrid (3 days on site; 2 days from home)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Oversee the implementation and compliance of hiring policies, ensuring consistency and equity across departments
- Set and evaluate recruitment goals based on evolving business needs and workforce planning
- Approve and guide the development of job descriptions and interview frameworks
- Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and advise on workforce planning initiatives
- Monitor and report on key hiring metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire
- Ensure centralized management of candidate data and communications through integrated platforms
- Analyze recruitment performance data to identify trends, optimize sourcing channels, and improve hiring outcomes
- Champion innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging both digital platforms and offline networks
- Audit and enhance recruiting practices to align with broader HR and DEI initiatives
- Establish and refine candidate assessment methodologies to ensure job-related skill evaluation
- Lead training and enablement for hiring managers on interviewing best practices and compliance
- Build and maintain strategic pipelines of passive talent and former applicants for future opportunities
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of proven experience leading full-cycle recruitment at a strategic level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience managing a team and experience with Executive-level Recruitment
- Expertise with Candidate Evaluation techniques, including behavioral interviewing and skills assessments
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong understanding of Social Media and Digital Sourcing strategies
- Experience driving process improvements and implementing scalable recruiting solutions
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Desired Skills:
- Nonprofit background
- Working knowledge of Oracle HCM and HRIS
- Experience working within a high-growth or matrixed organization
